Colosseum ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge about the iconic Colosseum in Rome with this fun quiz! by Natasha Taisigüe 1 What is the other name by which the Colosseum is known? a Flavian Amphitheater. b Fighting coliseum. c National Theater. 2 Under which emperor did the construction of the Colosseum begin, and who completed it? a The Emperor Claudio and The Emperor Trajano. b The Emperor Vespasian and The Emperor Titus. c The Emperor Neron and The Emperor Antonino. 3 What underground system did the Colosseum have? a Floating tunnel b Submerged tunnel c tunnel system called the hypogeum 4 How many tons of earth were removed to build the Colosseum? a 25,000 b 33,000 c 100,000 5 How many spectators could the Colosseum hold? a 50,000 b 100,000 c 80,000 6 what events took place there? a Gladiator fights. b Animal hunts. c Naval battles. d All of the above. 7 What use did they give to the Colosseum during the Middle Ages? a it served as a fortress, a Christian shrine, and even housing for some residents. b They did not give it any use. c As a place of fights. 8 What symbolic gesture have authorities performed since the year 2000 regarding the Colosseum? a They let the entire public in for free. b They play national music. c lit up the Colosseum for 48 hours every time a death sentence. 9 Why does the Colosseum remain a symbol of history and resilience today? a Because it symbolizes terror and sadness b it was where many died. c So that future generations can appreciate its historical and architectural significance.
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